The weather reports for the Sunday were looking like it would be appalling weather to race in, but thankfully the weather a mind of it's own and doesn't listen to the weather reporters.
The usual pre-race routine went out the window because my wife and I went and stayed with her sister over near Miranda. It's closer to Hampton Downs than Hamilton is, but not by much. It was, however, a great chance to catch up with them and our gorgeous nieces and nephew again. I was very disappointed that I wasn't able to go to the Rugby on Saturday night but that was actually a good thing as I'd probably end up celebrating the Chiefs winning the cup again and not be able to drive or ride the next day. As it was we had a few quiet ones with the lounge full of people in front of the tv.
Sunday morning I was reluctant to get out of bed.....
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